Hello, and happy October!
The 46 th Annual Gala is almost here, being held at beautiful Shady Canyon on October 19. Congratulations to Honorable Erithe A. Smith, Judge of the Year, Christy Lea of Knobbe Martens, Attorney of the Year, and Julie Davis and Taco Bell Legal Counsel, recipient of the Advancement of Women Award. Tickets are selling quickly, so get yours here soon! Sponsorship details here. We appreciate your support!
OCWLA Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 (12:00PM) – Meet OCWLA’s 2022 Board Candidates! Details and registration available here.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 – OCWLA’s 46th Annual Gala, at Shady Canyon Golf Club.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 – Save the date for OCWLA’s Holiday Party and Installation Event.
Recap
OCWLA held its annual Past President’s Tea at an exclusive member’s only event at Morning Lavender Cafe.
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At OCWLA’s Race Results CLE presentation, Justice Eileen C. Moore compared United States Supreme Court opinions with Hollywood films vis-a-vis each institution’s treatment of African Americans throughout the decades. |
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OCWLA Member Denetta Scott led the book club in a discussion on The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and OCWLA Member Allen Bourgeois led the book club in a discussion on Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
Welcome to OCWLA’s newest members: Sandra Aguilar, Carmen Banks, Michele Bell, Brittanie Blanchard, Ariana Camara, Krystal Campos, Caroline Crump, Lindsay Graves, Judge Maria Hernandez, Denisse Hernandez, Diana Mata, Shadi Namiranian, Emily Padgett, Melissa Petrofsky, Jamee Rashi, Alexandra Reyna, Kirsten Shea, Jodee Storm Sullivan, Kaelyn Timmins, and Gabrielle Wong!
Other Announcements
Congratulations to September’s Featured Member, Danielle Guerrero. If you would like to nominate yourself or a fellow member, submit your information on this brief online nomination form. We love meeting and celebrating our members!
Annual Virtual Sponsorship Program: Thank you to our 2021 Annual Gold Virtual Sponsors: Judge Gail Andler, Baird - The Hock Group, Crowel & Moring, DiMarco | Arujo | Montevideo, Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo LLP, Greenberg Gross, LLC, JAMS, Knobbe Martens, Manufacturers Bank, MGO, Montage Legal Group, Philo Law Firm, P.C., Robinson Calcagnie, Rutan & Tucker, LLP, Smart Forensics, and Snell & Wilmer, and our 2021 Annual Silver Virtual Sponsors: Aptus Court Reporting, Callahan Dispute Resolution, Janice A. Ramsay ALC, Traut Firm, and Wiechert, Munk & Goldstein, PC.
Membership Renewal: Don’t forget to renew your membership, HERE! Discounted and/or complimentary membership rates are available for judges, government attorneys, attorneys will less than five years of practice, and law students.
Everyday Hero Award Nominations: OCWLA is seeking nominations for its Everyday Hero Award, acknowledging members of our profession who inspire us by making a difference, day in and day out, in the lives of so many people through their hard work, generosity and commitment to justice. Awardees are celebrated throughout the year at various OCWLA events. To nominate an Everyday Hero, send the nominee's name, firm, contact information and a brief description of why you are nominating them to Executive Director Kaity Van Amersfort at info@ocwla.org.
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Best wishes,
Kelly Galligan Dunn
OCWLA President
Rutan & Tucker, LLP
kdunn@rutan.com
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